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  1. Comment - Netflix opens the beta for its 'Watch Instantly' feature via Silverlight

    (Nov 3, 2008 - 12:46 PM)

    I assumed they wanted to support Power PC Macs because comments I have read, previous to the release of this Beta suggested they were working to provide instant viewing via all platforms. I believe that is still their hope.

    My "legacy platform" is doing just fine. Thank you very much. Now, if you wish to hit the way back machine and argue with someone about which platform is better than another, you'll have to choose some other opponent. I'm out. Have fun.

  2. Comment - Netflix opens the beta for its 'Watch Instantly' feature via Silverlight

    (Nov 3, 2008 - 12:30 PM)

    I do not care where any product comes from. My issue has everything to do with Netflix. I am not pooh-poohing anything. I am just expressing frustration with two new beta programs from Netflix that shut me out. I will be more than happy to applaud if/when I too can enjoy the view instantly feature.

    Best of luck to all the beta people out there who are allowed to give this a whirl. Wish I were among you.

  3. Comment - Netflix opens the beta for its 'Watch Instantly' feature via Silverlight

    (Nov 3, 2008 - 12:09 PM)

    Nothing better than being a Netflix customer with a PowerPC Mac and a Series TWO Tivo. Neither platform is supported in Netflix's latest additions to their watch instantly feature.

    I read about watch instantly being made available on Mac and was pleased, only to visit the website and discover it was for intel-based macs only. So, recently, when they announced the partnership with Tivo, I was encouraged. I know my series TWO Tivo connects to the internet and it allows me to rent (should ever want to, which I have not) via Amazon. Surely, this new partnership with Netflix will finally allow me to instantly view films. Alas, silly me, Series THREE and higher only.

    Shut out again. I am starting to wonder why I bother being a Netflix member.